Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools.

Contracts

• AED Maintenance Vendors: Review Service Level Agreements (SLAs) immediately. Amend contracts to require replacement of consumables (pads/batteries) 30 days prior to expiration rather than "upon expiration."
• Indemnification: Add clauses holding vendors liable for re-inspection fees or operational delays resulting from a fire inspection failure caused by their failure to maintain device readiness.

Hiring/Training

• Designated Presenter: The law requires a school representative to "present" the device. You must designate and train specific staff (Facilities Director or School Nurse) to accompany the Fire Marshal, unlock cabinets, and physically present the AED for inspection.
• Intake Training: Front-office staff must be trained to timestamp the receipt of the Fire Marshal’s report, as the inspector is now required to document the specific time and method of delivery.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Decentralized Filing: You must file the inspection report at the specific campus to which it relates. Centralizing records at a district HQ or diocesan office without a duplicate on-site copy is a violation.
• Chronological Indexing: Records must be organized by the year in which the inspection occurred.
• Verification: Upon receipt, the administrator must verify the report explicitly documents the AED check (pads, battery, status light). If missing, demand an amended report immediately to avoid liability gaps.

Fees & Costs

• No New State Fees: There are no new statutory fees for the inspection itself.
• Operational Costs: Budget for expedited shipping of batteries/pads if an audit reveals upcoming expirations prior to a scheduled inspection. Potential re-inspection fees from local municipalities if an AED failure causes a failed inspection.